Imidazole compounds (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of imidazole compounds (other) by Egypt reached $20.5 million in 2024 (584 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.5M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 523 t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 637 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 288 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 457 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 429 t |
Where Egypt imports imidazole compounds (other) from
Most of the value came from India (36%), China (26%), Ireland (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.4M | 36% |
| China | $5.4M | 26% |
| Ireland | $4.5M | 22% |
| United States | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $936K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $403K | 2% |
| Germany | $201K | 1% |
| South Korea | $187K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $158K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $56K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.10 per kg, close to the world average of $31.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt imidazole compounds (other) imports (HS 2933.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2933.29: Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of imidazole compounds (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported imidazole compounds (other) worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply imidazole compounds (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (26%) and Ireland (22%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of imidazole compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.10 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $31.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of imidazole compounds (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for imidazole compounds (other)?
The HS code for imidazole compounds (other) is subheading 2933.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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